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Created page with "== Introduction == Pyrimidine dimers are a form of DNA damage resulting from the covalent bonding between two adjacent pyrimidine bases, typically thymine or cytosine, within a DNA strand. This type of lesion is primarily induced by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly UV-C and UV-B, which are components of sunlight. The formation of pyrimidine dimers can lead to mutations if not repaired, contributing to various skin disorders and playing a significant role in the..."